IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-12-13644 Original Research Paper Physical activity in Osteoporosis : a Role of prevention in elderly population? Dr. G. Botticella Dr. A.Palermo Dr. December 2017 6 12 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Osteoporosis (OP) is a progressive systemic disease characterized by low bone mass and micro–architecture deterioration of the bone tissue, with a consequent increase of bone fragility and risk fracture 1,2.

OP is also considered like a common metabolic disease in the elderly and is closely associated with patient age. Its main signs are overall bone tissue density loss and structural fiber changes.